The gateway to the west, St. Louis represents opportunity, promise and a legacy of great football. We are proud to restore city’s rightful place among pro football cities and we will not stop there. We pledge to bring St. Louis a team deserving of a passionate and football-starved fan base. In 2020, St. Louis will once again have its day in the world of professional football."

According to a press release in January 2018, XFL is launching a ‘reimagined’ professional football league in early 2020 with eight teams, a 10-week regular schedule with two semifinal playoff games and a championship game.

XFL says it will have shorter, fast-paced games with a family-friendly environment and real-time fan engagement.

According to XFL, Vince McMahon, WWE Chairman and CEO is funding the venture.

The XFL is a professional football league led by Vince McMahon, founder of the WWE.